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Post by Deano on Sept 11, 2013 19:38:24 GMT -5
Hi guys started this kit tonight , the main reason I bought this kit was out of curiousity . I had read such good reviews about this kit and the fact it was a snapfit jobby that I had to see for myself. Indeed it does snapfit but Im still using glue ha ha ...... Anyhoo................  Details are not bad however I will still be changing a few things . This is more of a painting excercise for me so I wont be going to town with it . I want to try Panzer Grey in this scale followed by a whitewash ..............  These tracks are quite cool and easy to assemble , they clip onto the road wheels and bend around the running gear . This is ok if you want to have the finished model on even ground because thats all the running gear is good for. You would have to change the road wheels and such to articulate the suspension so you would be as well buying a Revell kit for that which comes in at around the same price in the UK.  So construction is quick which allows me to get a few upgrades done in quick time . As you can see I have cut the turret to recieve a Revell cupola and this will allow me to have a figure in there . With everything going smoothly I should have the build completed by tomorrow night .........famous last words lol Deano |
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Post by TRM on Sept 11, 2013 19:43:02 GMT -5
LOL..you are killing me Deano!! Another? Nice one!! I'm in for this one!!
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Post by Deano on Sept 11, 2013 19:44:09 GMT -5
He he he crack it open you know you wanna  Deano |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 11, 2013 20:00:41 GMT -5
WOW! Another build? Hope Dicky knows there is somebody faster than him... don't worry about me. I am little slow...  |
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Post by Deano on Sept 11, 2013 20:02:39 GMT -5
Hi Andy , beleieve it or not I also have a Panther D awaiting paint , gotta luv this scale lol
Deano
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Post by Leon on Sept 11, 2013 20:10:18 GMT -5
The Deano factory is in full gear now 8-)Looking really good buddy. |
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Post by Deano on Sept 11, 2013 20:15:50 GMT -5
Cheers Leon this should be a fairly quick build , construction is simple and easy . This is meant to be a Wargamming kit , has to be the best Wargamming kit I have seen . If Zvezda put thier heads together they could really grab a big chunk of the 1/72 WWII market for vehicles.
Deano
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 21:24:07 GMT -5
Kewel!
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Post by Deano on Sept 12, 2013 9:04:19 GMT -5
Hi Bruce , so the lower and upper hull are joined which means I can complete the build on the exterior ......................  Mr Surfacer has been out and he will be back later for the hull  Gonna add some stowage to the turret bin and hide the fact it has no latches.  Oh yeah and I still need to drill the muzzle brake out lol Cheers Deano |
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Post by wouter on Sept 12, 2013 9:15:06 GMT -5
nice work. Always good to see a Tiggy ^^
Cheers
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 12, 2013 9:29:26 GMT -5
AH YES! Luv the Tiger bro, it is "THE TANK" in my book. Looks great Deano, ill be following.  |
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Post by wouter on Sept 12, 2013 9:38:16 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 12, 2013 19:23:16 GMT -5
Looks like the perfect platform for some experimenting Deano, looking forward to it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 2:31:34 GMT -5
gosh! tis a teeny tiny panzer production line! nice start
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Post by Deano on Sept 13, 2013 7:39:04 GMT -5
Hey guys thanks for joining me , build side of things are complete here.... a few things added and changed but not a lot............   Next up is paint! A few of my projects have taken a back seat this week , mainly because of this Panther . Its the Dragon kit and its a great kit in 1/72 if you are thinking of building one..................  Cheers Deano |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 13, 2013 8:12:03 GMT -5
Sweet, you got a factory on your bench.... So many builds at the same time.
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Post by Deano on Sept 13, 2013 8:56:52 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi , im just about coping with it all but I have just enforced a building ban on myself . I shall not crack open another kit until I have fully built and finished one thats on the bench ............... see how long that lasts lol
Deano
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Post by TRM on Sept 13, 2013 10:10:30 GMT -5
I shall not crack open another kit until I have fully built and finished one thats on the bench Deano Exactlly Deano!! OH wait...I just opened another last night...LOL!! Be one with the plastic...enjoy it now before the fingers cramp up opn you and you can see no more!!  |
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Post by Paul P. on Sept 13, 2013 10:25:31 GMT -5
Carefull deano your churning these out so fast youll make jackwagon jealous  , nice work BTW Paul |
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Post by AverageJoe on Sept 13, 2013 14:19:07 GMT -5
I seriously need to find some more time to keep up your work I haven't even half built my tiger 1 yet |
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Post by Leon on Sept 13, 2013 16:27:42 GMT -5
Really like what your doing with the Tiger Deano .Looks good buddy. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 13, 2013 18:01:26 GMT -5
Building ban? Sorry to say this... you can not do it yourself. You will have to let me come and take your stash away until you are done with them all. On my way now... That little Panther looks so sexy! |
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Post by Deano on Sept 13, 2013 19:56:07 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! Joe your kit is far more complex than this one so needs that litte extra care , this kit was designed to be thrown together lol Andy? where are ya the tea is getting cold Paint is on and Im happy with it ..................  lost a road wheel tho and havent found it yet .........   Im not detail painting til after the white wash so next up is gloss coat then preped for its winter jacket . Deano |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 13, 2013 20:09:51 GMT -5
Tiggy looks great! Looking forward to WW next...
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Post by Deano on Sept 13, 2013 20:15:33 GMT -5
Thanks Andy better get some white paint in , just looked and realised I ran out lol
Deano
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Post by Leon on Sept 13, 2013 21:50:28 GMT -5
Bring on the WW buddy. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 3:17:42 GMT -5
Impressive work and at this scale especially so  . Having seen what's in the box! I'd go for the Revell if they're the same price but having said that I've the Dragon mid production somewhere in the stash  , maybe one day eh ? |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 14, 2013 5:30:01 GMT -5
Great looking kitty there, Deano |
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Post by Deano on Sept 14, 2013 5:43:46 GMT -5
Thanks guys , yeah Steve you are right the Revell kit would be my first choice . Having said that if you bashed Zvesda and Revell you would come out with a great Early Tiger IMO. Both have thier strengths and weak points but Revell wins on quality.
Deano
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Post by Deano on Sept 14, 2013 5:58:07 GMT -5
Found my road wheel so that was a good start to the day ha ha...................  Deano |
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you stole my book? 
. Having seen what's in the box! I'd go for the Revell if they're the same price but having said that I've the Dragon mid production somewhere in the stash 
, maybe one day eh ? 